4X4 News

2026 Volkswagen Amarok line-up expands with Dark Label return and V6 focus
Volkswagen has locked in its 2026 Amarok line-up for Australia, led by V6 models and a new Dark Label Edition.

Could the Ford Bronco New Energy EV be coming to Australia?
The Bronco New Energy – an electrified SUV – is reportedly set for markets including Australia

BLUETTI Elite 300 launches in Australia
BLUETTI unveils Elite 300, a compact 3kWh Portable Power Station for homes an caravans

VFACTS: Ranger tops 4×4 sales as PHEVs surge in Australia
SUVs dominate and plug-in hybrid sales rise in Australia

The best vehicles under the hammer at Slattery Auctions
A selection of the best 4x4s currently under the hammers at Slattery Auctions

The INEOS Grenadier is now available in Australia via subscription
Australians can now access the Grenadier Station Wagon and Quartermaster via Karmo’s subscription model

Influencers slammed for tearing apart Jeep Recon at LA show
A social media video has put Jeep on the defensive

2026 Toyota HiLux and DENZA B5 receive five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD’s premium sub-brand scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut for DENZA B5.

Reports suggest Toyota Australia hasn’t ruled out the Tacoma
Toyota Australia may still bring the Tacoma here, according to multiple reports

DENZA B5 and B8 pricing revealed for Australia
The B5 and B8 “Super Hybrid SUVs” are now priced and ready to order in Australia

2026 Toyota HiLux unpacked: Everything you need to know
Revised models, streamlined powertrains and a look at upcoming alternative-fuel options

GWM Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV confirmed for Australia
A Tank 300 PHEV is on the way – and crucially, it keeps its full mechanical 4WD hardware

Kia Tasman SUV render imagines a rugged Everest rival
A speculative digital render imagines the Tasman ute as an adventure-ready SUV that could sit in the same league as the Ford Everest

Ford Ranger Super Duty Pick-Up and XLT arriving in 2026
Ford to expand its Ranger Super Duty range next year with new Pick-Up and XLT variants, arriving mid-2026

Zone RV enters administration just weeks before Christmas
Luxury off-road caravan maker Zone RV has entered administration, leaving staff and customers uncertain ahead of the festive season

JAC Motors locks in pricing for three new T9 models in Australia
JAC Motors has confirmed pricing for the T9 Osprey, Osprey X, and Oasis Cab-Chassis

Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV circling Australia, with the BYD Shark in its sight
Speculation is growing that Nissan may bring the Frontier Pro PHEV to Australia, positioning it as a serious rival to the BYD Shark

Toughest Defender ever built revealed ahead of 2026 Dakar Rally
Defender Rally has unveiled its Dakar D7X-R, built to tackle the 2026 World Rally-Raid Championship

Ford Ranger Super Duty in detail: How Australia shaped Ford’s toughest ute
Built from Australian feedback, the Ranger Super Duty delivers heavy-duty performance

Ford reveals 2026 updates for Ranger and Everest
Ford’s 2026 updates bring more power, smarter tech, and refreshed styling to Ranger and Everest

Three-door Jimny returning to Australia in 2026 with key safety and tech updates
Pint-sized favourite set to return early next year with a range of key updates

BYD Shark 6 cab-chassis cleared for Australia
BYD’s Shark range is about to grow, with a cab-chassis officially approved for Australian sale

Proposed speed-limit reductions on unsigned rural roads spark backlash
A federal proposal to lower default speed limits on unsigned rural roads has triggered strong criticism

Toyota Gazoo Racing and Toby Price to debut all-new GR HiLux at Dakar Rally
Aussie Toby Price will steer a tougher HiLux in next season’s FIA World Rally-Raid Championship